Speedmaster 145.012 bezel question

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Orion78

·Oct 29, 2022

Hello Omegafans
I have seen to many bezels in the last days and I feel more unsure now, than before. (Sorry for my european english☺️). I have an authentic Speedmaster 145.012.67 but the bezel was exchanged and I do not know, if its correct. I hope my photos are good enough?
Is ist a fake/ aftermarket, or a newer Omega Servicebezel, or an original part for this model?
I would be grateful for a professional answer.

 

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nonuffinkbloke

·Oct 29, 2022

Have a look at Speedmaster 101. William, @Spacefruit, a member here, is the author of this website. He has posted a fair bit of information regarding Omega Speedmaster bezels.

https://speedmaster101.com/fake-bezels/

https://speedmaster101.com/assessment-guide/

https://speedmaster101.com/145-012/

Additionally, go on to YouTube, on the channel William Speedmaster101 and look for:
Re Lumed Speedmaster? 145.012-67

The first 7 minutes of the video focuses on the dial and lume, but after that he talks about the bezel and it's originality.

Edited: Oct 29, 2022

 

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Spacefruit

·Oct 29, 2022·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

If you offered me this watch to buy, I would value it as a watch without a bezel.

Does that help?

 

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Orion78

·Oct 29, 2022

Yes, thank you
And thx for your really interesting website and youtube video, a lot of good information!
Pushers, crown and hands are correct but serviceparts, but the rest seems to be original and in a very good condition, I think. For me my watch is a dream and I love it. Special for me is the CB case as well and the beautiful bracelet!

 

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Spacefruit

·Oct 29, 2022·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

CB case ?

🍿

 

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Orion78

·Oct 29, 2022

Yes I know the CB case is usually for the 105.012. Maybe the case was replaced earlier, maybe Omega just used the existing parts from the box, I don't know? Maybe for some people it's a Frankenstein watch, but I love my monster.

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KLXN

·Oct 29, 2022

Have you checked the inner side of the case back? Does it say CB?
It doesn't look like CB at the first sight, but maybe its CB that was polished 🤔

 

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Dan S

·Oct 29, 2022

KLXN

Have you checked the inner side of the case back? Does it say CB?
It doesn't look like CB at the first sight, but maybe its CB that was polished 🤔

This is not a 105.012, so the case or case-back has been swapped apparently.
[Edit: Actually, I'm now quite confused about the watch. How does the OP know that it's a 145.012 and why does he think it's a CB case? Is there an extract? What is inside the case-back?]

 

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Spacefruit

·Oct 29, 2022·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

If it is a CB mid case, one has to wonder how the pushers are fitted

 

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Spacefruit

·Oct 29, 2022·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

@Orion78

You may love this, and unless you have thick skin, you may want us to stop looking and commenting on it.

Just tell us to stop, because you may not still love it when we are finished.

*Unless it was very inexpensive

 

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Orion78

·Oct 29, 2022

No, there is a HF caseback, but for me it looks like a CB, because of the little step at the horn and the line at the sides.

 

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Orion78

·Oct 29, 2022

Oh, this does not sound good. The pushers are working well, not sure if they are the "wide and short"?
But now I want to hear what you are really thinking, seems now I am a bit like the guy with his speedmaster in your youtube video 😉

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Spacefruit

·Oct 29, 2022·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

Orion78

Oh, this does not sound good. The pushers are working well, not sure if they are the "wide and short"?
But now I want to hear what you are really thinking, seems now I am a bit like the guy with his speedmaster in your youtube video 😉

If you want to know what I really think, post some photos of the whole watch, and also the inner case back and the movement number, at least some of it.